How Many People Are Named Markis?
Complete statistics for the name Markis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Markis is a very rare name for boys, with only 877 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 376,279 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 54% of those named Markis being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 904 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Markis Through the Generations
Markis reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 37 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Markis is 27, with nearly half of them under 30 and the other half ranging between 30 and 60. The name's relatively recent rise means it's still strongly associated with younger generations, giving it a fresh and contemporary vibe.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Markis's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Markis
How Many People Have the Name Markis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Markis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Markis a Common or Rare Name?
Markis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Markis Mean?
Markis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Markis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Markis Most Popular?
The name Markis reached peak popularity in 1990, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Markis?
Approximately 225 people named Markis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 225. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,473,108 Americans.
Is Markis a rare name?
Markis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Markis mean?
Markis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Markis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Markis are male and 0% are female.
When was Markis most popular?
Markis peaked in 1990 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.